Hudson Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Mississippi, built in 2000. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hudson Dam
The primary purpose of Hudson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John T. Hudson (private).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| Coordinates | 31.13439, -89.35519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,580 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John T. Hudson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03460 |
| Federal ID | MS03460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |